"His speed is not inferior to Ling Feng's, defeating Long San with a single move, and forcing Qiu Dao Jue to retreat. Li Lin's strength has increased too quickly." The Grand Protector said lightly, "And I vaguely feel that Li Lin seems to still have a lot of strength hidden."

"Only now you see it? That kid Li Lin, young as he is, is very careful and meticulous. Do you think he would reveal all his strength?" Yun Xiao Tian glanced at the Grand Protector and said, "Now I understand why Li Lin insisted on taking my brother as his master among all the elders."

"Master, why is that?" The Grand Protector asked curiously.

"Among all the elders, who do you think is the most difficult to deal with?" Yun Xiao Tian asked with a slight smile.

"Elder Yu." The Grand Protector did not hesitate to say, "Elder Yu is the most difficult among all the elders. If he gets serious, even you, Master, have to give him some face."

"It's more than just giving some face. If it weren't for my brother's talent being not that great, and he also doesn't have much ambition, otherwise, the position of the sect master would have been his," Yun Xiao Tian said with a wry smile. "Moreover, my brother is extremely protective. If his disciple causes trouble, as long as it's not too serious, I guess the other elders wouldn't dare to say much."

The Grand Protector's face slightly stiffened, then he quickly regained his composure and said, "Master means, Li Lin deliberately chose to become a disciple under Elder Yu because he was worried about causing trouble in the Yun Yang Sect, and thus having a backer?"

"Exactly. At first, I thought Li Lin was a bit foolish, or it was because of Li Zhong's reason that he chose to become a disciple under Elder Yu. Now it seems, it's completely premeditated. This kid's scheming is not simple," Yun Xiao Tian said.

"Master, saying that, I also feel it's really possible. Li Lin, young as he is, is indeed mature beyond his years and very secretive," the Grand Protector said with a sigh.

"He's not even nineteen yet, right? With such strength, could it be simple?" Yun Xiao Tian sighed, "Now, I'm actually interested in the strong figure behind him. I wonder which strong figure could have taught such a disciple. None of the direct disciples of our Yun Yang Sect can compare. If that strong figure could join our Yun Yang Sect, that would indeed be adding wings to a tiger."

"Master, about the Three Sects Four Gates Conference, should Li Lin participate?" the Grand Protector asked lightly.

"The Three Sects Four Gates Conference, that kid actually doesn't want to go," Yun Xiao Tian said.

"Doesn't want to go..." The Grand Protector was very puzzled.

"Hong Ling came to tell me, Li Lin, that kid, seems to have no intention of participating in the Three Sects Four Gates Conference," Yun Xiao Tian frowned slightly and said.

"With Li Lin's strength, if he participates, our Yun Yang Sect would also have a better chance. His strength is already within the top three of the Dragon List," the Grand Protector said.

"His strength must be concealed. Perhaps this time, our Yun Yang Sect's face depends on that kid," Yun Xiao Tian sighed.

"But, Li Lin said he has no intention of participating in the Three Sects Four Gates Conference. If we force him to participate, I'm afraid it might not be good," the Grand Protector said.

"Although I don't know what that kid is thinking, I can feel that if he doesn't participate in the Three Sects Four Gates Conference, there must be some reason. It seems I should talk to him," Yun Xiao Tian revealed a hint of a smile.

The Grand Protector's face changed slightly, looking at the sect master's smile. No matter how he looked, it seemed a bit cunning. He thought to himself that Li Lin might be in trouble. If the sect master starts to scheme, it's no small matter.

"How has the Flying Spirit Gate been moving lately?" Yun Xiao Tian asked lightly.

"The Flying Spirit Gate, I don't know what's going on, but in a year's time, it has already grown several times stronger. According to the spies in our sect, it took a lot of effort to find out that recently many strong figures have secretly joined the Flying Spirit Gate. This all, probably the Ghost Martial Sect is still unaware of. Meanwhile, at the edge of the Ancient Region's Misty Mountain Range, any profitable paths have been stepped on by the Flying Spirit Gate. The medicinal materials within the Misty Mountain Range are now controlled by the Flying Spirit Gate, nine times out of ten. Strangely, other forces dare not inquire," the Grand Protector said lightly.

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Yun Xiao Tian did not speak, his brows slightly furrowed, and then he let out a light sigh, "It seems, the Flying Spirit Gate also must have a strong figure sitting in it. Just don't know to what extent their strength has reached. Originally thought the Flying Spirit Gate was just making small troubles, but now it seems, it's not just that."

"I also feel that the Flying Spirit Gate is not simple. Six of our Yun Yang Sect's spies went in, and only one came out alive," the Grand Protector said lightly. "If it weren't for this time we were investigating Li Lin, we wouldn't have been able to find out that the Flying Spirit Gate has already risen in the dark."

"In the future, don't send people into the Flying Spirit Gate anymore," Yun Xiao Tian said lightly, his eyes flashing a cunning smile, "The Three Sects Four Gates have always wanted to enter the Ancient Region, but they have no chance at all. This time, if we can grasp it, perhaps it's also an opportunity for us."

"Master means..." The Grand Protector's face changed slightly, then said, "But the Flying Spirit Gate is still too weak, how can it now only be considered a third-rate force."

"A third-rate force?" Yun Xiao Tian's eyebrows slightly raised, "If a third-rate force like the small Flying Spirit Gate monopolizes the medicinal materials within the Misty Mountain Range, it's completely seeking death. But now there's not a bit of trouble, can't this explain the problem? It seems, I have to re-evaluate that kid Li Lin."

The day after the Earth Dragon Summit competition, early in the morning, Li Lin woke up with a somewhat groggy head. Yesterday, he had drunk quite a bit with Qiu Dao Jue, Long San, Ling Feng, and others. Drinking alcohol without using true qi to expel it from the body, after all, that would negate the feeling of drinking.

"Huh..." Li Lin exhaled a breath of alcohol from his belly and smiled slightly before walking out of the room.

"Are you awake? You slept quite heavily last night." In the small hall, a stunningly beautiful figure appeared, it was Bai Ling, who had transformed into human form.

"I drank quite a bit yesterday. Are you getting used to it here?" Li Lin asked lightly, not daring to look too much into Bai Ling's eyes, as her gaze seemed enchanting.

"It's okay, at least it's much better than there. I just want to go around and see more places," Bai Ling said lightly.

"It won't be long. I'll take you to see around," Li Lin said lightly.

"Someone is looking for you," Bai Ling's figure disappeared in an instant.

Li Lin's gaze turned towards the courtyard outside, where a beautiful figure had already arrived swiftly.

"Little thief, are you there?" As soon as the voice fell, a beautiful figure had already arrived in the small hall, other than Yun Hong Ling, there was no one else.

"I thought you weren't here." Seeing Li Lin in the small hall, Yun Hong Ling immediately came to his side, unreservedly wrapping Li Lin's hand in her own and leaning gently on Li Lin's shoulder, saying, "It's all your fault, making me drink so much yesterday, making my head so dizzy today."

"How is it my fault? Yesterday, it was you who wanted to come, and you wanted to drink," Li Lin helplessly glanced at Yun Hong Ling, "I even told you not to drink that much, but you still insisted on drinking."

"People didn't know drinking could make one's head dizzy!" Looking at Li Lin, Yun Hong Ling said aggrievedly, then suddenly remembered something, "Right, I came to find you because there's something important."

"What is it?" Li Lin asked, this girl seemingly wouldn't have anything important.

"My dad asked me to find you, said he has something to see you for," Yun Hong Ling's delicate face showed a slight blush, "I suspect my dad wants to talk to us about our matter."

"Really?" Li Lin frowned, feeling a bit like meeting the parents for the first time.

"I'm just guessing. Otherwise, why would my dad ask us to see him together?" Yun Hong Ling said lightly.

"Is that so..." Li Lin's brow furrowed slightly, already guessing in his mind.

In the deep winter season, atop the peaks of the Yun Yang Mountain Range, snow occasionally covered the mountaintops.

In a courtyard, Li Lin followed Yun Hong Ling, riding the Heavenly Winged Snow Lion to this place. The courtyard was not large, but it was extremely exquisite. Even in this deep winter season, there were still many green plants.

Li Lin learned from Yun Hong Ling that this was where Yun Xiao Tian usually lived.

"Greetings, Miss."

Outside the courtyard, many Yun Yang Sect disciples saluted. Judging from their aura, almost all were at the Martial Soul cultivation level. Entering the courtyard, the decoration was simple but exuded a dominant aura.

"Dad, I'm here." In a small hall, Yun Xiao Tian's figure was seated, and Yun Hong Ling immediately went over, affectionately sitting next to Yun Xiao Tian.

"Greetings, Sect Master." Li Lin saluted, already feeling an invisible pressure coming towards him. Yun Xiao Tian's strength was too strong, wondering when he could reach such a level.

"Li Lin, sit down. Today, I wanted to talk to you about some family matters, no need to be formal," Yun Xiao Tian said lightly.

"Thank you, Sect Master." Li Lin did not hesitate and quickly took a seat to one side.

"Dad, you called us here, is there something?" Yun Hong Ling asked softly, her cheeks slightly flushed, her voice carrying a hint of a young girl's spring feelings.

Seeing his daughter's expression, Yun Xiao Tian paused, knowing well what his daughter was thinking. Looking at Li Lin, then at his daughter, a slightly unusual gaze flashed in his eyes.

"It's nothing much," Yun Xiao Tian said with a light smile, then turned to Li Lin, "Li Lin, today we'll talk about some family matters. Your father, Li Zhong, and I are about the same age, though in the sect, I'm of a higher generation. But back in the day at Yun Yang Sect, we did have some interactions. I wonder how he is doing now?"